Airline safety videos run the gamut from utterly dry and boring to an all singing, all dancing disco production. Some of the wackier ones I’ve written about before, but for sheer graphic realism that gets the message across, you can’t go past this one. You will have read about the...

On the 5th of January, 2024, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX was forced to return to Portland after its rear mid-cabin exit door separated in flight. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 with registration N704AL was operating flight AS1282 from Portland to Ontario with 171 passengers and six crew members...

Japanese authorities have reported that the Japan Airlines Airbus A350 that collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at Tokyo Haneda airport was cleared to land, however, the turboprop was only cleared to taxi to a hold short point. The JAL Airbus A350-900 with registration flight JA13XJ was performing flight JL516...

On 2nd January 2024, a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 was completely engulfed in flames after landing at Tokyo Haneda Airport. The A350 reportedly collided with a Coast Guard aircraft while landing. The Airbus A350-900 with registration flight JA13XJ was operating flight JL516 from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo (HND). According to...

When people think of a domestic flight, a quick hop of an hour or two likely comes to mind. But there are long domestic flights that you may never have imagined, too. Do you know that some of the longest domestic flights in the world cover over 9,000 kilometers? In...

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Air India took delivery of the first of 20 Airbus A350-900, becoming the first Indian carrier to operate the Airbus A350. The aircraft which made its journey from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, successfully landed in New Delhi on Saturday, the 23rd of December. The Airbus A350-900 with registration...

On October 28, 2016, an American Airlines Boeing 767 performing flight 383 experienced an engine failure during its takeoff roll at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The uncontained failure of the right engine led to a severe fire, compelling the crew to abort takeoff and evacuate all those onboard. Due to...

For early next year, multiple airlines from OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently offering trans-Atlantic Business Class deals from North America to Europe for as low as $1,836 roundtrip. Here are the deals from the US and Canada to Europe categorized according to the destinations in Europe. Keep in...

Lufthansa Group has ordered up to 200 narrowbody aircraft including firm orders for 40 Airbus A220s and 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. Scheduled for deliveries from 2026 until 2032, this deal is valued at $9 billion at list prices, even though airlines...

There are quite some changes we can see at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) during these times. With a new investor consortium around Air France-KLM, SAS is planning to leave the Star Alliance in favor of SkyTeam. I had a chat with Scandinavian Airlines President & CEO Anko van der Werff during...

Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles year-end redemption sale is currently offering a 30% Miles discount on select award tickets in all cabins. This promotion applies for travel to or from 150 cities,...

Qantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220, becoming the 20th operator of the type. The first A220 is currently en route to its new home operating a four-leg ferry flight from Montreal Mirabel to Sydney, with stops in Vancouver, Honolulu and Nadi. The A220-300 with registration VH-X4A is...